Kidney trouble relief advertised in Baker City notice
Mra Tt E Scott of 392 Front St Baker City Oregon testifies after twelve years of kidney pain backache and inflamed bladder that Dean's Kidney Pills cured her completely. The ad claims widespread availability from druggists and general stores priced 60 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Mra
E Scott
Front St
Baker City
Ore
Dean
Dean's
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Lobsters cheaper now but higher past prices noted
The Kennebec Journal reports lobsters are dirt cheap now at 16 cents a pound, down from 25 cents in earlier years. It recalls prices in spring when live lobsters sold at 50 cents per pound to fishermen and market prices in Boston and New York reached 80 cents per pound or more.
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Kennebec
Boston
New York
Loitering Inquiry Sparks Police Question in a Quiet Street
A policeman questions a man about his apparent aimless stroll with his wife who trails after him in a hobble skirt. The exchange centers on whether they have a clear purpose for walking, highlighting a tense moment in a routine encounter.
Munyon's Paw Paw Pills Offer Free Mail Consultation
A promotional notice from Munyon's Laboratory invites readers to request a free trial package and seek medical advice by writing to Professor Munyon at 534 and Jefferson Streets, Philadelphia. The ad touts Paw Paw Pills as gentle laxatives that stimulate liver and stomach secretions without causing griping or weakness, claiming health benefits and a 45 pill bottle for 25 cents.
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Munyon
53D & Jefferson Sts
Caladelphia
Munyyon
Munyon's Laboratory
S34
Jefferson Ste
Philadelphia
Archimedes and Eureka Teach a Pupil
A classroom scene features a pupil named James and a teacher discussing the word Eureka. The teacher clarifies the meaning of the exclamation and asks what Archimedes has found. The dialogue ends with James unsure of the answer.
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Archimedes
James
Achimedes
Christian Intelligencer
Not a Statue
Father and son walk past a park filled with statues. The son points to the largest figure, a woman, asking what it represents. The father replies that it is not a statue but a figure of speech, conveying a moral rather than a sculpture.
GAVE HIMSELF AWAY Miss Ailyuns Am I the first you loved
A fragmentary dialogue features Miss Ailyuns and a lord Getthecoyne discussing love and money as she asserts ownership of her name and independence. The exchange hints at past affection and social status in a brittle, ornate tone.
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Miss Ailyuns
Lord Getthecoyne
Mooney
No Temptation and the Bold Claim of Victory
A terse line claims Bald William Fing declines risky bets and asserts the reason for advancement is certainty over chance. The remark underscores a decisive mindset that he could not be defeated by luck.
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Wiliam
Hammer with looped nail holder patent teased by joke writer
The Yonkers Statesman quotes a joke writer and his wife commenting on a North Dakota man who patented a hammer with a metal loop under the head to hold a nail for safe starting. The quip notes a lack of new material for writers.
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North Dakota
Yonkers
A Glad Relief from Bills
A scene of relief as Bilkins tears up a bundle of bills dated October 1 and November 1, exclaiming that all were paid. Mrs Bilkins asks if the payments are settled, and Bilkins replies no, the duplicates have arrived and he no longer must keep them.
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Bilkins
Mra
Hubby’s Experience in Courtship Kisses
A light dialogue exchange from Smart Set features a husband and wife bantering about stealing kisses during courtship. The wife accuses, the husband retorts, framing a humorous marital dynamic.
Fearful parrot helps canal boat man drive mules
A canalboat man defends a noisy parrot joking that despite its profanity the bird is needed to help steer the mules. The exchange highlights a rough but practical humor aboard the river trade.
Separated by Court Rule in New York Apartment Row
The judge ordered separation between Mrs Highupp and Mre Blase with no contact. They currently live next door in a New York apartment house, according to Puck.
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Highupp
Blase
New York
Puck
Funeral Reflections Prompt Humorous Exchange
Witty exchanges center on funeral behavior with a quip about someone returning refreshed. A line questions why sixty, suggesting the living compare themselves to the deceased who cannot return. The humor hinges on mortality and self-comparison.
Waiting for It Poem Volume Delayed Amid Sleep Struggles
Fragmentary dialogue shows anticipation for a poetry volume as one speaker asks about completion and the other cites insomnia and fatigue. The exchange conveys urgency and near-exhaustion while awaiting publication.
Untypical Exchange Sparks Confusion in Conversation
An unclear dialogue fragment features a speaker shrugging off specifics about a brewing business. The other participant hints at fragmented words like “wong” and “atung”, suggesting mishearing or garbled transcription. The scene conveys ambiguity without a clear who what when or where.
The Lazy Man's Slumber Scene Fills the Shade
A humorous poem depicts a sleepy man struggling to stay awake. His yawns grow huge as he naps, losing balance and energy. He is finally stretched by grassland shade and drifts into deep rest.
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Grasa
They Didn't See It at the Club Storytelling Corner
A trio of professional tellers work a corner of the club as Brown recounts a tale so unbelievable that two skeptics admit they did not witness it themselves. The exchange captures disbelief and curiosity surrounding an extraordinary anecdote.
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Brown
Lippincott'’s
Fragmented quotes on optimism and turns for the better
A collage of phrases discussing optimism and negative turns. It mentions hoping for improvement and a son of Italy with a wheezy hand-organ as examples. The text reflects doubt about progress and better outcomes.
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Italy
Gas Meter Mystery Explained By Faith
Tommy asks how gas usage is charged while Mr Tucker calls it an inscrutable mystery to be accepted by faith, illustrating a small-town exchange about utility bills and understanding. The scene centers on a gas meter as a symbol of hidden costs.
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Tommy
Tucker
Gladys Maude Sees Mexico City Souvenir Link
Gladys Maude expresses strong interest in Mexico City based on a friend sending souvenir postcards. She ties the cards to personal curiosity about travel and ongoing events in the capital.
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Gladys Maude
Mexico
Just Suited Him In A Domestic Exchange
Dialogue reveals a domestic quarrel as Mrs Stayholme warns she will leave if the spouse stays out late. The couple discusses formalizing their agreement with a written note. The piece captures a domestic tension through fragmented speech.
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Stayholme
Mr Stayholme
Corrupt Trade Debate Sparks Corset Talk
In a heated exchange, Jages questions the corset trust economic sense while Jiggs defends it saying its production costs and waste impact are likely high. The exchange hints at broader concerns over fashion industry efficiency and environmental implications.
Castoria Safety Reminder For Infants and Children
Parents urged to examine every bottle of Castoria to ensure it is genuine. The notice touts Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and notes it has been in use for over 30 years as a trusted product.
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Fletcher
Umbrella ID Quip Sparks Old Time Banter
A woman quips that her umbrella should be named after the man who took it, while a man replies with a wry comparison about admiration. The piece weaves old timey banter with a nod to a patent medicine slogan for teething infants and sore gums.
Old Joke New Twlat Mia Hussey-Tienry Ends Pocket Bet
A playful note from Puck mentions a change in cash in the right pocket after hanging up a harem skirt. The speaker says only 186 dollars remain from an earlier 289, highlighting a humorous discrepancy.
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Mia Hussey
Puck
Quoted Remarks Spark Dispute Over Conduct
Journal fragment records a dialogue where Nazeet criticizes Peckhams drunken behavior while Mra Nagget cites his recent bereavement as context. The Catholic Standard and Times notes the exchange as a remark about propriety and social celebration.
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Peckham
Nazeet
Ran
Mra Nagget
Catholic Standard and Times
Fragmentary ad copy hints at advertising query
The readable lines show a puzzled note about advertising where the writer questions a claim of experience. It mentions thinking and knowing, but the surrounding context is missing to determine a clear event or outcome.
Could Have Esther The Bounder Meets The Major Exchange
The rough talker asks about marriage to one of the Major’s daughters in a tense late night exchange. The Major responds with sharp wit and offers a choice between two women as a potential wife. The scene hints at social maneuvering and class tension.
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Esther
Conversation as a Pitt Gift Sparks Witty Exchange
A studious woman calls conversation a pitt while Miss Cayenne agrees. The exchange highlights sharp wordplay about paying for fit and social manners in a framed domestic vignette.
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Miss Cayenne
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